The Joint Physiotherapy Caulfield can assist you to get better, faster from a number of common sports injuries.

Our physiotherapists offer accurate diagnosis and priority referral to specialists if your injury requires. We also offer pre- and post-operative rehabilitation to help you minimise downtime during your recovery.

We will always try and see you on the day you call, especially in more sinister cases. Just let our staff know when you call or if you’re not sure of how urgent your problem is, ask to speak to one of our physiotherapists.

See below for a list of common sports injuries we provide treatment for.

Common Sports Injuries:

Shoulders

  • Dislocation & subluxation
  • AC joint
  • Rotator cuff injuries

Hip / Groin

  • (FAI) Femoral Acetabular Instability
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Iliopsoas strain / hip flexor tear
  • Labral tear
  • Osteitis pubis
  • Adductor strain
  • Inguinal hernia / sports hernia

Lower Leg

  • Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS – “shin splints”)
  • Compartment syndrome
  • Tibia and/or fibula fractures

Elbows

  • Dislocation
  • “Tennis elbow” lateral epicondylitis
  • “Golfer’s elbow” medial epicondylitis
  • Tendinopathies

Leg

  • Hamstring strain
  • Quadriceps strain

Ankle & Foot

  • Inversion / eversion ankle sprains
  • Syndesmosis injuries
  • Talar dome fracture
  • Stress fracture
  • Calf strains
  • Achilles ruptures, Achilles tendinopathies
  • Plantar fasciitis

Wrist & Hand

  • Scaphoid fracture
  • Metacarpal fractures

Knee

  • ACL rupture
  • PCL rupure
  • Ligament sprains
  • Meniscus tears
  • Patellofemoral maltrackiing
  • ITB friction syndrome / “Runner’s knee”
  • Patella Tendonitis / “Jumper’s knee”

Common back injuries

  • Acute wry neck
  • Facet joint sprain
  • Prolapsed disc / bulging disc / herniated disc
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal fracture
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Whiplash
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